Middle East & North Africa

Turkish Airlines closed 2023 carrying 83.4 million passengers with a 23.5% increase in domestic capacity and 16% increase in international capacity compared to 2022.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways is adding Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to its route network, enabling increased capacity to Luanda, Angola.
Airports & Networks

The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter, has successfully completed its first flight in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
Air Transport

Riyadh Air has taken the first intake of 27 females who commenced their 30-month diploma course on their path to become certified aircraft engineering technicians.
Maintenance & Training

Riyadh Air has signed a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising the aviation industry through AI applications.
Emerging Technologies

Joramco, the Amman-based MRO facility, has appointed Stephan Klose as the new chief operations officer.
Maintenance & Training

Saudia’a brand value has grown by 58% since 2021 according to the Brand Finance Top 50 Airline brands annual report.
Air Transport

New SITA white paper highlights how biometric-driven IT solutions are being successfully rolled out around the world.
Emerging Technologies

Pegasus Airlines has connected the capitals of Türkiye and Portugal by launching direct flights between Ankara and Lisbon.
Airports & Networks

Rolls-Royce has kicked off the flight test campaign for its latest aero engine for the business aviation market, the Pearl 10X.
Business Aviation

flynas celebrated taking delivery of the 50th aircraft out of an order for 120 A320neo aircraft from Airbus at a reception held at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Air Transport

Aviterra is acquiring over 100 PAL-V Liberty flying cars, making an investment, and formalising a partnership for the Middle East and Africa.
Aerospace

Dnata has been awarded a multi-year contract by Etihad Airways in the USA.
Airports & Networks

Dubai Airports (DA) and Dubai Autism Centre (DAC) joined hands to mark World Autism Day with a special sunflower planting ceremony.
Airports & Networks

EgyptAir has been named as the official carrier for Egypt International Airshow, taking place 2-5 September at El Alamein International Airport.
Aerospace

Emirates has achieved a Certified Autism Centre Designation for all of its Dubai check in facilities.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways has closed an eventful six months at Expo 2023 Doha.
Air Transport

IndiGo has announced new direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Kannur, effective from May 9, 2024.
Airports & Networks

Air Arabia has announced the resumption of its flights from Sharjah to Gizan in Saudi Arabia.
Airports & Networks

SalamAir will be adding to its summer travel portfolio with the addition of the Albanian capital, Tirana, as a destination from June 17, 2024.
Airports & Networks

China Southern Airlines will continue to grow its presence in the Middle East during this summer with the launch of a second route to Saudi Arabia.
Airports & Networks

Flydubai has launched services to two destinations in Saudi Arabia. The resumption of flights to Al Jouf and the start of operations to Red Sea International.
Airports & Networks

Saudia, represented by the AlFursan loyalty programme, has signed an MoU with the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates has commenced the activation of its fuel agreement with Neste this month at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Airports & Networks

Manchester City and global partner Etihad Airways have announced a brand-new community football initiative in cities across the country.
Airports & Networks